An assessment of medical students' knowledge of prediabetes and diabetes prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The United States has 84 million adults with prediabetes, putting them at a higher risk than the general population for developing type 2 diabetes. Missed opportunities among primary care providers in diagnosing and managing patients with prediabetes represent a gap in care, suggesting there is a need to educate practicing physicians and medical students about diabetes prevention. The purpose of this study is to assess medical students' basic knowledge of prediabetes and diabetes prevention, identify potential educational needs, and target areas for improvement in undergraduate medical education curricula.

Methods

A cross-sectional study to assess medical students' preclinical and clinical management knowledge of prediabetes and diabetes prevention. Medical studen

SUBMITTER: Khan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6664721 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature